1966 Ford Fairlane
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1966 Ford Fairlane $49,995

1966 Ford Fairlane 500 XL ConvertibleWhy This Car Is SpecialThis spectacular restored 1966 Ford XL 500 Convertible we have at Skyway Classics is a real-deal 1966 Ford “C” Code 289 500 XL convertible. This car was advertised by Ford as the sporty version and ours has the super rare Ember Glow paint job, matching interior, and a white convertible top too.It has been a labor-of-love for the current owner and has had a total restoration into what we believe to be one of the finest 1966 Ford XL 500 Convertibles in the country.When you see it in person you will know what we are talking about.Features1966 Ford XL 500 Convertible Factory correct 289 cubic inch engineBlock, heads, and intake paint in Ford Racing BlueChrome open element air cleaner setup with the 289 correct decal on the lidMatching chrome Ford logo racing flags valve coversHeaders leading back to the dual exhaustsGrey performance spark plug wiresPower brakes and steeringAir conditioningThree-speed automatic transmissionEngine sits in a perfectly clean, painted, detailed, and correct engine compartmentUndercarriage is all painted structurally soundFactory chrome styled mag wheelsGrand Am Radial GT raised white letter tiresTwin rust colored bucket seat interiorFactory center console with chrome automatic shifter and T-handleFactory dash with gaugesPush button factory radioMatching door panels and rear seatFactory steering wheelRust carpeting and matching Fairlane floor matsRust colored factory seatbeltsAir conditioningWhite power convertible topXL has a super rare Ember Glow paint jobStraight panelsXL factory badgingBright work and chrome is in very good conditionFront and rear chrome bumpersBottom chrome rocker panelsBody lines are great, fit and finish is fabulousMechanical SpecsPop the hood and gaze at the factory correct 289 cubic inch engine with the block, heads, and intake paint in Ford Racing Blue, the chrome open element air cleaner setup with the 289 correct decal on the lid, matching chrome Ford logo racing flags valve covers, headers leading back to the dual exhausts, grey performance spark plug wires, power brakes and steering, air conditioning, and backed by a three-speed automatic transmission.The engine sits in a perfectly clean, painted, detailed, and correct engine compartment while the undercarriage is all painted, structurally sound, and rides on the factory chrome styled mag wheels and Grand Am Radial GT raised white letter tires.InteriorThe twin rust colored bucket seat interior appears restored as stock with the factory center console with chrome automatic shifter and T-handle, factory dash with gauges, push button factory radio, matching door panels and rear seat, factory steering wheel, rust carpeting and matching Fairlane floor mats, rust colored factory seatbelts, air conditioning, and of course the white power convertible top.The interior, exterior, and engine compartment are all to such a high level of presentation we do not have enough adjectives to really describe this Ford.ExteriorOur XL has a super rare Ember Glow paint job that covers straight panels, has the XL factory badging with the bright work and chrome is in very good condition, as are drip moldings, front and rear chrome bumpers, glass, white power top, bottom chrome rocker panels, and window moldings. Body lines are great, fit and finish is fabulous, and it looks actually better than it did when new.ConclusionThis restored and rare Ember Glow 1966 Ford XL 500 Convertible we have at Skyway Classics is a great Ford muscle car that is a real factory C Code with the 289 cubic inch engine, automatic transmission, Power White Convertible top, air conditioning, and that matching color bucket seat interior, and you get one sporty Ford.So give us a call at 941-254-6608.DisclaimerInformation found on the website is presented as given to us by the owner of the car, whether on consignment or from the owner we b